ELA Media Literacy 3

Question 1

What does the term 'media convergence' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The merger of different media forms and technologies into a single platform or device

Answer

Media convergence describes the blending of print, broadcast, and digital media into unified platforms such as smartphones and streaming services.

Question 2

A reader notices that every news story about immigration on a particular website uses words like 'invasion' and 'flood.' This pattern most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

Consistent framing that promotes a particular viewpoint

Answer

Repeated use of loaded metaphors is a framing strategy that shapes how audiences perceive an issue before they evaluate the facts.

Question 3

Which media literacy skill involves tracing a photograph back to its original source to confirm it is authentic?

Accepted Answer

Reverse image searching

Answer

Reverse image searching tools like Google Images or TinEye help verify whether a photo has been altered or is being used out of its original context.

Question 4

A podcast host frequently says 'many people are saying' before making a claim without citing anyone specific. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Weasel words / vague attribution

Answer

'Many people say' implies broad support without providing verifiable sources, a technique called weasel words that avoids accountability.

Question 5

What is 'native advertising'?

Accepted Answer

Paid content designed to look like regular editorial content

Answer

Native advertising mimics the style and format of editorial content to blend in, making it harder for audiences to distinguish from journalism.

(ELA) English Language Arts Practice Test

(ELA) English Language Arts Practice Test

ELA Media Literacy 3